Become a Big Buddy (corporate volunteer) to a school student!

Buddies program overview

Buddies Flyer

What you’ll be doing


As a Literacy or Numeracy Buddy, you’ll be a positive adult role model for 1 or 2 students at a school facing a disadvantage.


This program involves:



  • Exchanging 6 letters across the year

  • Attending two 90-minute visits to meet your Little Buddy: one at your workplace and one at the school

  • Committing 8-12 total volunteering hours over the year


Making a difference


Become a Big Buddy!


Being a Big Buddy makes a huge difference to your Little Buddies! By volunteering your time, you are helping them to:



  • Develop literacy/numeracy skills

  • Improve their communication skills

  • Grow in confidence

  • Engage with adult role models

  • Broaden their horizons regarding careers and education


Mandatory

Working w/ Children Check

Points to note

To volunteer as a Big Buddy, you will need to: • Provide a Working With Children Check • Undertake child safety training provided by EdConnect This program runs from term 2 to term 4 (approximately April to November).

Benefits of Volunteering

Passion for LifeSelf AwarenessDriveHuman ValuesFlexibilityCuriosityInquisitivenessNegotiationJudgement and Decision Making (Decision Making)Emotional IntelligenceCo-ordinating with Others (Team Work)Creativity
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Become a Big Buddy (corporate volunteer) to a school student!

$12000 per team
Flexible
No specified location!
Flexible
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